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Expeditions in musical mischief

A dear friend from high school is a music geek, and not surprisingly, he possesses a huge collection of songs. His musical tastes span the spectrum of genres, from rock to pop to ELM to Broadway soundtracks.

For years, he’s created “mix tapes” — first on actual cassettes, later on CDs and MP3 playlists — that introduce his friends to new artists and extraordinary tunes. I’ve been a fortunate recipient of many of these tapes, and listening to them has broadened my musical horizons in so many ways.

To thank him for his latest gift (hilariously titled “Touch That Fishy”), I went ahead and curated a mix tape of my own. If you’re interested in listening to it, send me an email and I’ll forward the link.

–Photo by Eduardo Schäfer

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